Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boston

Boston in July
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in July
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 8h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 8h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

NWINorwich Arpt
BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,398 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,775 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,806 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,530 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,393 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (310 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (222 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £72 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

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Twenty Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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The Stanley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£36+
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The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Supreme Inn Boston
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£31+
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Hiring a car in Boston

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.94 and £25.26. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.94 and £25.26. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

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